Carson Palmer is undoubtedly a top 10 QB, this has nothing to do with him. However as a franchise, the Raiders need a franchise QB who's going to be good and there to STAY. Imagine the kind of pull Oakland could get if they got someone like Geno Smith on over there. Would make for an amazing 2013 season. Thoughts?

Carson Palmer is undoubtedly a top 10 QB, this has nothing to do with him. However as a franchise, the Raiders need a franchise QB who's going to be good and there to STAY. Imagine the kind of pull Oakland could get if they got someone like Geno Smith on over there. Would make for an amazing 2013 season. Thoughts?

1. Palmer is definitely not a top 10 qb imo.
2. I love Geno. I would be stoked if we got him and had him sit behind Palmer for a year.
3. I guess we would have to put Pryor at TE or WR?
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Arguably Stafford and Flacco. They are inconsistent at best. The thread isn't about ranking Carson Palmer though..don't get hung up on that. I am not trying to start a ranking war with anybody. Ranks are generally based off stats and opinions. I'm a slightly biased with my Palmer top 10 QB rating, due to me being a huge fan.

Anyways though, yes I agree Geno Smith would be a great starter for next year. I had to get this out of my head, because I've been thinking about it all day. The man would look legit in a Raider jersey as well.

Palmer has been really good this year, and I'd love to have Geno come in and sit behind him, but we need a pass rusher. The giants, packers and steelers all had a great pass rusher (or pass rushers). You get to the QB you help out your CBs. It's a passing league you need to be able to fight that.

The only way I can sign off on Geno or any QB in the draft is if we get our pass rusher or CB in free agency.

Defense first b/c.... well, WE DON'T HAVE ONE. Geno Smith is overrated and doesn't play defense. No thanks.

Why is he overrated?

He's not. He was underrated coming into the season. Been putting up nice numbers then had his 8TD game last week, drew mainstream attention and now he's "overrated". Funny how that works.

Smith is a stud. Went back to West Va and improved his game from his junior year. He lives in the film room by all accounts, has a good head on his shoulders and really gets after it as a competitor. A lot of confidence and poise in his game.

Can't wait to see him take on Texas this week. Much bigger test for him. The games are getting more difficult so it will be interesting to see how he continues the season._________________

Defense first b/c.... well, WE DON'T HAVE ONE. Geno Smith is overrated and doesn't play defense. No thanks.

Why is Geno overrated? Because he through 8 TDs last week? I mean the guy has always shown great skill for the position.

My draft board would look like this:

Premier passrusher
Trade down
Franchise QB

If I can't land a top flight, day 1 impact pass rusher w/ the pick. I look to trade back and add a second tier pass rusher or top flight CB. If no trade value comes my way, I take the franchise QB.

End of the day, you have to have a franchise QB to win consistently, so it's not the worst idea.

Exactly why you said, last week. People are instantly busting ones over this guy, saying he should be a top overall pick etc etc. No.

He's a good passer and athlete but he has his issues also. Mid-first as of now and I would be willing to bet after some things are seen, he may fall back a little more. He's improved his deep balls but he still lofts them and locks onto WRs. I have, what I feel are legitimate issues, w/ his arm strength also. People are going to go crazy over his numbers and forget the fact that he's barely played a defense this season._________________